Loading map...

1967 Map of Natanes Mts NE

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Natanes Mts NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Black River carves a deep boundary between the Fort Apache Indian Reservation and the San Carlos Indian Reservation in this 1960s study of eastern Arizona. The map highlights the essential water infrastructure required for cattle ranching and industry in the high desert, including the Black River Pumping Station, an Aqueduct, and numerous livestock tanks such as Stallion Tank and Bobcat Tank.

Transitioning from the wooded heights of the Natanes Mts to the open expanse of Big Prairie, the landscape is crisscrossed by an extensive network of trails and jeep paths. These routes connect isolated points like Clover Camp and the remote Landing Strip on the Natanes Plateau. Notable water sources like Stove Canyon Spring and Turkey Spring provide vital points for local history researchers and geographers tracing the land use patterns of Graham and Apache counties during this era.